Evaluate the Determinant $$\left| \begin{array} { r r r } 9 & - 8 & 6 \\- 3 & - 5 & - 6 \\0 & 0 & 0\end{array} \right|$$

question 138

Multiple Choice

Evaluate the determinant.
- $$\left| \begin{array} { r r r } 9 & - 8 & 6 \\- 3 & - 5 & - 6 \\0 & 0 & 0\end{array} \right|$$

• A) 135
• B) 87
• C) \(- 183\)
• D) 0

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